tear down
Example Sentences
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He threatened to tear down the venue after a judge ruled this week that his name cannot be added onto the building's exterior.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
During three seasons as the Rams’ offensive coordinator, Mike LaFleur said McVay established strong foundations but also used his tireless energy to encourage assistants to tear down tried-and-true concepts and build them back, sparking innovation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
By modifying an open model’s weights—which encode knowledge and behavior—anyone can tear down its safety guardrails.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
There are plans in Berlin to tear down one of the last remnants of Adolf Hitler's power centre.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
“They’re fixing to tear down the house, Mama,” I said.
From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson
